Project Gutenberg 2017-12-18 Public domain in the USA. 248 Wang, Jia, active 4th century 王嘉 Wang, Zinian Wang, Tzu-nien Wang, Chia 王子年 Qi, Zhiping 齊治平 Xiao, Qi 蕭綺 拾遺記 Shi Yi Ji Shi Yi Lu Produced by Yu Sheng Hu "拾遺記" by Jia Wang, Qi Xiao, and Zhi Ping Qi is a historical account written in the early 4th century. The work comprises a collection of records that chronicle ancient Chinese myths, legends, and the deeds of early emperors and deities. It focuses on the origins of these figures and the foundations of civilization, intertwining mythology with the historical narrative. The opening of "拾遺記" introduces various legendary figures such as the Spring Emperor Pangu, the Flame Emperor Shennong, and the Yellow Emperor Xuanyuan, framing their narratives within a context of cosmic beginnings and intricate myths. Each character is described with rich detail, highlighting their significance and contributions to cultural practices, governance, and the establishment of societal norms. The text sets the tone for a comprehensive exploration of China's foundational myths, suggesting a tapestry of intertwined legends and historical occurrences that shape the cultural landscape. (This is an automatically generated summary.) zh Folklore -- China China -- History -- Anecdotes PL Text Category: Mythology, Legends & Folklore Category: History - Ancient 161064 2025-06-22T11:35:26.516660 text/html 160885 160775 2024-12-23T09:29:37.539967 2023-09-24T08:16:06.729306 text/html text/html 138617 2025-06-22T11:35:30.801090 application/epub+zip 139324 2025-06-22T11:35:28.258618 application/epub+zip 139324 2025-06-22T11:35:27.113619 application/epub+zip 260973 2025-06-22T11:35:32.643111 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 254694 2025-06-22T11:35:30.153080 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 211156 2022-08-25T10:20:44.263508 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 151924 2025-06-22T11:35:26.192630 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 132190 2024-10-23T03:01:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17254 2025-06-22T11:35:32.789100 application/rdf+xml 10056 2025-06-22T11:35:27.681606 image/jpeg 2582 2025-06-22T11:35:27.399650 image/jpeg 136804 2025-06-22T11:35:26.531610 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia